Rincon, Puerto Rico

Rincon, Puerto Rico has a population of about 15,000 and is the third richest municipality only after Carolina and SanJuan. It is home to many of the best surfing beaches in Puerto Rico, including Domes, Marias, Tres Palmas, Sandy Beach, Pools Beach, and Rincon Town Beach Plaza.

Rincón, founded in 1771, is known as "Pueblo del Surfing" (the surfing town) and "El Pueblo de los Bellos Atardeceres" (the town of beautiful sunsets). To get to Rincon, there is a 2 hour drive west from San Juan using route #22 (toll road) and follow route #2 to Aguadilla and Aguada.

Rincon, Puerto Rico is home to unique Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) thickets. Elkhorn coral is a candidate for the Endangered Species Act.  Elkhorn coral thickets reduce incoming wave energy, offering critical protection to coastlines. Loss of this species may negatively affect shorelines with mangrove and grass bed habitats that rely on calm water provided by these effective reef barriers.

Late August is the time for our Patron Saint Festival which is held near the central plaza in Rincon, Puerto Rico downtown.

The first World Championships of surfing was held in 1968 at Sandy Beach in the Puntas Barrio of Rincon. Since then, surfers from around the world have been visiting Rincon in search of the perfect wave. Now Rincon has a thriving tourism economy which also boasts world class scuba diving, snorkeling, and breathtaking sunsets.

The Rincon Triathlon (Trialo Rincoeño) began in 1982, as an athletic activity by the Rincon Community Youth Center on behalf of the Rincon Rural Health Initiative Project. It was so popular with the town community that it was repeated the following year as part of the activities related to the Santa Rosa Festival.

After this successful second event, the Rincon Triathlon became an annual event and grew in size and popularity with the Triathlete community. Eventually, the date was changed to the second Sunday of June. For more information contact 787-823-5865 or visit http://puertoricotriathlon.com/home.htm.

The Tres Palmas Marine Reserve, created in 2004, was established to protect some of Puerto Rico's rich marine biodiversity for future generations.

In Rincon, there are lots of activities you can enjoy on land. During the winter season, head for the Lighthouse Park to watch the surfers or incredible Whale Watching. You'll also find great horseback riding, parasailing, sightseeing tours, day sailing & sunset cruises, skating & skate board park.

Every winter, one of the most spectacular sights in nature is the annual migration of Humpback Whales that takes place off of the coast of Rincon. The peak season is in February but whale sightings are possible as early as December and as late as March.

Rincon is part of Puerto Rico's 'Porta del Sol' beach & resort area in the west coast and publicize by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company which consists of seventeen municipalities for Biking, Bio Bay, bird watching, diving, fishing, hiking, surfing, among many other natural wonders. It is home to some of the world’s best beaches and surfing areas. Contact Rincón Tourism Office 787-823-5024 for more information.

For a great site about this wonderful paradise visit Rincon Online Guide, a great resource where you'll find lodging, restaurants, and other activities.

Where to Stay

Rincón Beach Resort offers an array of adventures for those who really enjoy exploring exciting places! An intimate, four star ocean front, boutique resort hotel located at Almirante Beach on the Western Coast of Puerto Rico, near the sleepy town of Rincon, Puerto Rico, where surfers enjoy world class surfing. Deep sea fishing, whale watching and kayaking are some of the many water sport activities.

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